IDF detains two Israelis after illegal border crossing into Syria

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) detained two Israeli citizens after they illegally crossed into Syrian territory.

The incident took place in the Mount Hermon area of the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. The two individuals managed to cross into Syria, after which troops were dispatched to locate them, Caliber.Az reports, citing the IDF’s statement on Telegram.

They were detained and returned to Israeli territory. The two detainees were handed over to the police for further investigation.

“The IDF strongly condemns such incidents, which constitute an additional incident that disturbs the soldiers’ operational activity in the area and puts them in danger.

The law enforcement authorities are required to bring those involved to justice and to prevent those individuals from repeatedly engaging in this incident, which constitutes a criminal offense,” the military said in a statement.

By Jeyhun Aghazada